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31 Articles by John P.

Computers Remapping the World for Alternative Energy

Have you ever wondered why wind farms are built where they are? No? I didn't either. I just assumed, naively perhaps, that they looked for spots that were really windy. Apparently though, there are a lot of variables to consider. Wind patterns follow trends. Some trends last for days ... keep reading

Written by John P. in November 2008, about Clean Technologies, Computing, Green energy, Solar, Weather

Quantum Of Coal

Yes it's that time of year again. That devilishly handsome British secret agent is back to save the World one more time. This time though, he's got his work cut out for him. Not only must he save the entire planet from imminent destruction due to Global Warming ... keep reading

Written by John P. in November 2008, about Coal & Oil, Media

Google Plans to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint with Water-Based Data Centers

Googled anything lately? I'm always amazed by how simple and user friendly the Google search engine is. The Google web site is famous for its basic, almost bland interface. After all, you don't want to be overwhelmed by a lot of fancy buttons that you don't need ... keep reading

Written by John P. in November 2008, about Clean Technologies, Design, Green energy, Water

Vote the Planet in 2008

What don't some people get about saving the planet? Do they think well hey, the planet's heating up, pollution is poisoning my kids, the food chain is near collapse, but on the bright side the weekend will be great? Here's one guy who's got it all ... keep reading

Written by John P. in November 2008, about Climate Change, Politics (2 comments)

Let's Put an End To Horse Fighting

There are many beautiful creatures with which we share this planet, but none so beautiful, or so majestic, I think, as the horse. Growing up in the largely rural country of Ireland, I count myself lucky to have been exposed, more than most, to these magnificent creatures. They've been ... keep reading

Written by John P. in November 2008, about Environment & Wildlife

Harvest the Light of the Oceans with Solar Islands

Editor's Note: This article, from Celsias writer John P., originally ran on his blog View Tomorrow A Swiss research and development company CSEM has been contracted by the United Arab Emirates to build a floating solar island. The plant will generate energy by concentrating sunlight onto water pipes. The ... keep reading

Written by John P. in November 2008, about Clean Technologies, Green energy, Solar

The Problem with McCain's No-clear Power Plan

"And what about nuclear power?" That was the question posed by Senator McCain, speaking in Iowa some time ago on the issue of Global Warming. Now why didn't anyone think of that before? Here we all are generating our electricity from those pesky fossil fuels and contributing to Global ... keep reading

Written by John P. in October 2008, about Environmental Disasters, Health, Nuclear, Politics

Greek Solar Reactor Uses Nano-Material to Harvest Hydrogen from Water

We've heard a lot recently about the problem of  "dependence on foreign oil." For some, "Drill! Drill! Drill!" has become their mantra in the American Presidential election, as hard-pressed consumers desperately hope for some relief from high fuel prices. The problem could be much better categorized though, as simply ... keep reading

Written by John P. in October 2008, about Clean Technologies, Coal & Oil, Green energy, Solar (10 comments)

Tide and Time Wait for No One

Editor's Note: This article, from Celsias writer John P., originally ran on his blog View Tomorrow Ireland's Strangford Lough is to be the site of the worlds first commercial tidal turbine.The lough has one of the fastest tidal flows on earth and is reasonably sheltered from inclement ... keep reading

Written by John P. in October 2008, about Clean Technologies, Environment & Wildlife, Green energy, Water

A Carbon Nanotube Network To Increase Hydrogen Storage Capacity In Fuel Cells

Hydrogen has long been viewed by technologists and environmentalists alike as a clean, abundant fuel for the future. We've reported before on Celsias about new technologies to store solar energy chemically as hydrogen and new ways to produce hydrogen from bacteria. It seems that government too has been keeping ... keep reading

Written by John P. in October 2008, about Clean Technologies, Green energy

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